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Oval or rectangle? Long or short? Choosing a tub is like choosing an outfit. It should fit the bather. With today’s ergonomic and aesthetically pleasing options, the freestanding tub has risen back into popularity and has been holding its own for several years. These tubs are now very complex with many variations from simple soaking to air jetted as well as options for synchronized LED lighting and massage or …

The flexibility of using pendants at a bath vanity is undeniable. I opt to use pendants when there is an ample amount of vanity space, but mostly when we are space challenged. By just dropping in a few pendants, you can expand the mirror size or shrink it depending on the aesthetic and overall function of the room. I particularly like to shrink the mirror and …

I am crazy for anything in a gold metal finish these days ranging from faucets, hardware, lighting, jewelry, and even my latest iPhone. I’ve always loved a “living” finish on metal. The living finish refers to an unlacquered metal usually bronze or brass that patinas with use and exposure to the elements. The living finish is unpredictable and that is what is so lovely and intriguing …

Dixie Stark

An interior designer based in Seattle, Dixie enjoys blogging for the 'design curious'. She has been featured in dozens of publications including Elle Decor, Luxe, House Beautiful, and Seattle Homes & Lifestyles.